The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip

Finally I can manage to make

beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and

to not look at me any differently. I

to his hand that held my arm. I

best to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze to

reassuring him that I would not see him

gives me a

neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day

looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced

me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times.

embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking

hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever said

to see him

even more.

Liking the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t

my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field.

than it was seconds ago. He

into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a

of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he

raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing my somber mood is

at me from afar and

“I had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show

bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over

cupcake.”I pouted.

his chin. “I was a real jerk back then

a question? You were the

Aiden looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid

has only been a few years and you’re not even

bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said